Data Security / Data Protection Declaration 

The website is hosted by the Internet service provider Amazon Web Services. According to the provider, the servers are located in the United States

Transmission of Data

Personal data that users voluntarily provide via the e-mail form – is SSL-encrypted and forwarded to the publisher (e-mail). Your personal data transmitted in this way will be stored for the processing of the inquiry and in the event that follow-up questions arise. Your personal data will be stored and processed in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations. Your personal data will only be used to the extent and for the purpose for which you have given your consent to the operator. They will not be passed on to third parties.

Security

To make data transfer as secure as possible, this website uses SSL encryption. This is indicated by the prefix https://... However, electronic communication can never be completely secure. All data and information that you access and/or transmit online may be obtained illegally by third parties. We cannot assume any responsibility or liability for the disclosure of information due to errors and/or illegal access during data transmission by third parties.

Server Log Files

Every time a user accesses a page from the website www.mentorandmatch.org and every time a file is called up, the internet service provider stores data about this process in server log files.

The following information may be captured:
  • • the page from which the file was requested.
  • • the file name of the retrieved file.
  • • the date and time of the request.
  • • the amount of data transferred.
  • • the access status (file transferred, file not found, etc.)
  • • the name of the web browser used.
  • • the IP address of the requesting device.
  • • the requesting provider.
  • • the operating system of the requesting device and other similar information for security purposes in the event of attacks on the provider's systems.

This information is needed to correctly deliver the contents of this website to you, to ensure the security of the information technology system and the technology of the provider and to comply with the obligation to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber attack.

These data are stored on the provider's server and used only anonymously for statistical purposes about the use of the website. It is not possible to draw conclusions about individual persons and their usage behavior. A passing on to third parties, also in excerpts, does not take place. The legal obligation to competent authorities to subsequently check or have this data checked is reserved if concrete indications of illegal use become known

Cookies

This website uses so-called cookies in several places. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser. They serve to make the offer more user-friendly, effective and secure. The cookies we use are so-called session cookies. They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. You can influence the use of cookies. Most web browsers offer an option that restricts or completely prevents the storage of cookies. Please note that without cookies the function and convenience of the website may be limited.

Independent Deletion of Personal Data

Personal data will only be stored for the period of time necessary to achieve the storage purpose. If the purpose of storage ceases to apply or a legally prescribed storage period expires, the personal data will be deleted independently.